Radar Cable

easygoing · #1 (**permalink**) 03-08-2010

I am in need of an cable for a Raytheon R40 scanner 24”. This cable will go from the scanner to the R40 10” radar. I will need about 40’ long cable. I will be at Kemah TX. Can not find one anywere, please help. My e-mail is xxbillyestesxx@yahoo.com or PM me. Thanks

wwilson · #2 (**permalink**) 03-08-2010

easy...

Have you tried e-Bay?

Remember not to shorten it once you find one!

easygoing · #3 (**permalink**) 03-08-2010

Yes, I've been on E-Bay but could not find one. Maybe I am not going to the right place. I hate to spend $350.00 for a new one if I don't have to. Still looking need all the help I can get. Thanks

Omatako · #4 (**permalink**) 03-09-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwilson

Remember not to shorten it once you find one!

Why not?

r.furborough · #5 (**permalink**) 03-09-2010

On analog radars the cable is a specific length as it forms a part of the 'tuned' circuit for the antenna and cutting is warned against in the install instructions. With the new digital radars it is not a problem.

SimonV · #6 (**permalink**) 03-09-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by r.furborough

On analog radars the cable is a specific length as it forms a part of the 'tuned' circuit for the antenna and cutting is warned against in the install instructions. With the new digital radars it is not a problem.

I dont know if I agree with this, I too am in the market for a longer cable for my Raymarine Pathfinder. I can buy the cable in 5, 10, 15 and 20 meters, 10M was ok untill I moved the radar onto the mast, now I need at least 15M. Is my anolog radar so different from the OPs.